Popular Post MrRedRobin Posted April 20 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 20 I have been blown away recently with his performances. He has settled so well into the back 3 and him Dickie and Tanner were a really solid back 3 today. This kid is something special, he has got potential to have a really top career and picking him up on a minimal fee (I think it was a bit of compensation to Brighton) was incredible business just like Dickie. I remember right at the start of the season there was glimpses of what he could do before he picked up that injury and I remember reading a month ago about how he asked Manning to go out on loan in January. Our upturn in form has come with Haydon Roberts has been playing in this back 3. What a brilliant defence and goalkeeper we have, dare I say next season I am really excited to see what could happen if we do some good summer transfers on the other end of the pitch! 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip King Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Didn't watch the match but delighted for him getting his first City goal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 He was always going to be a good player you could see that pre season but injuries derailed him slightly and other things,he seems settled now and is a huge asset 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 6 minutes ago, MrRedRobin said: I have been blown away recently with his performances. He has settled so well into the back 3 and him Dickie and Tanner were a really solid back 3 today. This kid is something special, he has got potential to have a really top career and picking him up on a minimal fee (I think it was a bit of compensation to Brighton) was incredible business just like Dickie. I remember right at the start of the season there was glimpses of what he could do before he picked up that injury and I remember reading a month ago about how he asked Manning to go out on loan in January. Our upturn in form has come with Haydon Roberts has been playing in this back 3. What a brilliant defence and goalkeeper we have, dare I say next season I am really excited to see what could happen if we do some good summer transfers on the other end of the pitch! He is a very good technical player who reads the game extremely well. He’s had to bide his time and know he was frustrated a few months ago but he’s taken his chance and looks a very good signing 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Got forward to good effect too. I do wonder if Manning will persist with a back three next season with Vyner, Dickie and Roberts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Just now, Jose said: Got forward to good effect too. I do wonder if Manning will persist with a back three next season with Vyner, Dickie and Roberts. Atkinson? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 2 minutes ago, Midred said: Atkinson? Naismith when fit also a viable option and crucially IMO can switch between deeper midfield and a back 3 in-game, another tactical dimension. Not sure how many others we have can do it in that way for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 5 minutes ago, Midred said: Atkinson? Who knows how he is going to return. Robert’s has the shirt for now that’s for sure. @Mr Popodopolous For some reason I’ve got it in my head we won’t see him again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Very impressive recently and long may it continue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 I was delighted when we signed him as from what I'd seen he looked a confident and classy defender with Premier League potential. The best is yet to come I reckon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Could be a really important player for us next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 We start to look in better shape at CB now even playing a back three given Roberts ability in that role, plus Tanner is doing well there too. Hopefully Atkinson will come back strong as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfctim Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Between him, Dickie, Knight and McCrorie coming on in the last couple of months, the recruitment we did do in the summer is looking very solid. One to remember for the Tinnion bashers 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 30 minutes ago, Jose said: @Mr Popodopolous For some reason I’ve got it in my head we won’t see him again. Do you mean Atkinson or Naismith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRedRobin Posted April 20 Author Report Share Posted April 20 49 minutes ago, Pip King said: Didn't watch the match but delighted for him getting his first City goal When I made this thread I forgot to mention his first City goal! Shows how good he was all round today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 (edited) Honestly wouldn’t be surprised if he’s not ours by the end of next summer. Tidy tidy player, can see the difference brightons academy has made in him, very good technicals. Edit: Picked up on a free (compensation) as well, some brilliant business. Although there have been a couple of misses, Kane wilson/Cornick potentially etc, our recruitment the past couple of years has been brilliant imo. At a small cost compared to most as well. Edited April 20 by George Rs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 6 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Do you mean Atkinson or Naismith? Naismith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 No one said they're afraid we might lose him in summer yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 79 Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Personally if we are playing a back three I prefer Tanner, Dickie and Roberts. Dickie has to play in the middle of the three due to his lack of pace. I also think Vyner struggles playing one of the wider Centre Back spots. Harsh it might sound but you need to play the players best suited to that position. Tanner on the right and Roberts on the left just feels a better balance. If playing a back four then Vyner and Dickie no question. Atkinson been out for a year so will have a big fight on his hands to get back in. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 57 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Naismith when fit also a viable option and crucially IMO can switch between deeper midfield and a back 3 in-game, another tactical dimension. Not sure how many others we have can do it in that way for us. Stopped reading after 3 words.. 4 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRedRobin Posted April 20 Author Report Share Posted April 20 13 minutes ago, Red Army 79 said: Personally if we are playing a back three I prefer Tanner, Dickie and Roberts. Dickie has to play in the middle of the three due to his lack of pace. I also think Vyner struggles playing one of the wider Centre Back spots. Harsh it might sound but you need to play the players best suited to that position. Tanner on the right and Roberts on the left just feels a better balance. If playing a back four then Vyner and Dickie no question. Atkinson been out for a year so will have a big fight on his hands to get back in. I completely agree with this. If Atkinson can regain his old form he will be brilliant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 What I was told: No compensation, was free…as Brighton didn’t offer him a deal, they weren’t entitled to any. Why didn’t they offer him a deal? Madness, surely! Because he wasn’t gonna sign and they realised that any compo might be entitled to might put clubs off…and they felt it was in the players interest to have as wide a choice as possible. Fair play to Brighton, he wasn’t gonna make it there, so why make it harder for him. 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 1 hour ago, Jose said: Got forward to good effect too. I do wonder if Manning will persist with a back three next season with Vyner, Dickie and Roberts. When Atkinson's back I'd hoik Vyner out of there... 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1stknowle Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 1 hour ago, bcfctim said: Between him, Dickie, Knight and McCrorie coming on in the last couple of months, the recruitment we did do in the summer is looking very solid. One to remember for the Tinnion bashers Interesting that this comment got a confused reaction. Which is the bit you disagree with? On the main topic, Roberts has been absolutely brilliant since coming in. Wouldn't even mind him playing CB in a back two although that would give manager some decisions to make. But surely one of first names in starting 11 at the moment, regardless of formation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 He can do a job at LB for sure but whenever we’re in a back 3 he needs to play LCB. Been excellent. A serious prospect and someone we should view as a near nailed-on starter for next season. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Most improved player of the season. Can't wait to see him next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip King Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Is it fair to say him and Anis have been the biggest improvements under Manning? I'd say so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Him coming into the team in this position v Leicester could turn out to be a master stroke that benefits us for the long-term. I don’t think anyone was expecting it even when the line-up was announced that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 He’s done well recently that is for sure! Good luck to the lad. That will be some competition for places next season if they can maintain the form. Personally on a not completely unrelated note, offers/strong enquiries for Pring Knight and Conway are inevitable. I suspect he may have a big season coming up with at least one maybe two of his Derby mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 1 hour ago, the1stknowle said: Interesting that this comment got a confused reaction. Which is the bit you disagree with? On the main topic, Roberts has been absolutely brilliant since coming in. Wouldn't even mind him playing CB in a back two although that would give manager some decisions to make. But surely one of first names in starting 11 at the moment, regardless of formation. Because there’s some weird rule that you’re not allowed to praise Tinnion on this forum because of what happened with Pearson mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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